Author: Annelyn Russ

Marion Co. Authorities Need Help Identifying Armed Robbery Suspect

The incident unfolded at the Dollar General on S. Main Street in Marion around 8:30 Sunday night.

Marion County authorities are asking for help with identifying the suspect of an armed robbery. The incident unfolded at the Dollar General on S. Main Street in Marion around 8:30 Sunday night. The man entered the store with a firearm and demanded money. He reportedly escorted the cashiers toward the front of the store while holding them at gunpoint. When…

Crash Involving Golf Cart Results In Death Of One Person

The crash happened around 1am on Saturday along Jordan Road near Dog Bluff Road in Horry County.

A crash involving a golf cart resulted in the death of one person. The crash happened around 1am on Saturday along Jordan Road near Dog Bluff Road in Horry County. A golf cart was traveling west when a pick-up truck heading the same way hit it from behind. That caused the golf cart to run off the road before striking…

A’ja Wilson Earns Historic 4th WNBA MVP Award

The basketball star won the award last season as the unanimous choice as well as in 2020 and 2022.

Las Vegas Aces’ star A’ja Wilson earned her historic fourth WNBA MVP award. The basketball star won the award last season as the unanimous choice as well as in 2020 and 2022. The 29-year-old once again led the league in scoring 23.4 points per game, as well as with blocked shots and helped the Aces win their last 16 regular-season…

Federal Judge Tosses Trump’s $15B Lawsuit Against The New York Times

The judge gave Trump 28 days to file an amended complaint that should not exceed 40 pages.

A federal judge tossed out a $15B defamation lawsuit filed by President Trump against the New York Times. The judge ruled that Trump’s 85-page lawsuit was extensively lengthy and full of “tedious and burdensome” language that had no bearing on the legal case. The judge gave Trump 28 days to file an amended complaint that should not exceed 40 pages….

Luigi Mangione’s Lawyers Seek To Take Death Penalty Off The Table

Luigi Mangione's lawyers argued that the decision to seek the death penalty was "purely political."

Luigi Mangione’s lawyers are seeking to take the death penalty off the table in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case. Mangione is facing the death penalty in the killing of Brian Thompson. His lawyers argue that federal prosecutors should be precluded from treating this as a death penalty case and that the indictment against him should be dismissed. They also argued…

Memorial For Charlie Kirk Hosted In Arizona

Around 95,000 people gathered for the event that featured several speeches from a list of high-profile speakers.

Charlie Kirk’s public memorial was hosted Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Arizona. Around 95,000 people gathered for the event that featured several speeches from a list of high-profile speakers. That list included President Trump, who said Charlie was a “martyr” for “American freedom.” He also repeated plans to award Charlie the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of…

45th Annual Aynor Harvest Hoe-Down Festival

Festivities include live music, children's entertainment, arts and crafts, food and more.

The 45th annual Aynor Harvest Hoe-Down is set to kick off this weekend. The event is the town’s largest festival of the year, and this year will be it’s biggest run yet with a record number of more than 200 vendors. Festivities include live music, children’s entertainment, arts and crafts, food and more. The event will kick off with a…

Trader Joe’s First Grand Strand Location Opening Date

There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony held shortly before doors officially open at 9am.

The opening date for Trader Joe’s first location on the Grand Strand has been announced. Consumers can get excited to shop till they drop when doors open on September 30. The retailer is located at 115 Sayebrook Parkway, near the intersection of Highway 544 and Highway 17 Bypass. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony held shortly before doors officially…

1st Grader Suspended After Bringing Firearm To School

The boy was immediately separated from his class. He will now face a 365-day suspension.

One child has been suspended after an incident at a Robeson County school. On Thursday, a 1st grader at Pembroke Elementary School was found in possession of a gun. It was reported that a staff member noticed an unusual object on the child’s side prompting them to pull him to the side which led to the discovery of a firearm….

Second Suspect In 3 Y/O Death Case Turns Himself In

Antonio Burgess Jr. was fatally shot after a gun went off during a physical altercation between several adults.

A second suspect has turned himself into authorities in connection to the death of a three-year-old. 34-year-old Joseph Waterman Jr. was wanted following an incident that occurred last Saturday along Midway Highway in Florence County. Antonio Burgess Jr. was fatally shot after a gun went off during a physical altercation between several adults. Waterman has been charged with murder, seven…